World Civilizations II

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Survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of the world from the 15ht century to the present. The course examines major cultural regions of the world in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes include maritime exploration and transoceanic empires, nation/state formation and industrialization, imperialism, global conflicts and resolutions, and global economic integration. This course emphasizes the development, interaction and impact of global exchange. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Writing